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Modern Home Remodel
Modern Home Remodel
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
This track home was updated with beautiful features to offer the client a custom design. From knocked down walls, to a custom built-out fireplace, wood beams, framing, and a glamorous white kitchen with custom cabinetry. This home is now a modern custom space with a few rustic elements.
HAUS OF DESIGN ~ S C H U L L E R
HAUS OF DESIGN ~ S C H U L L E R
Haus of DesignHaus of Design
Stunning white, grey and wood kitchen with an 'iron-glimmer' dining table. This stunning design radiates luxury and sleek living, handle-less design and integrated appliances.
Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin
Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin
Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)
Amoura Productions
Arawa Ave
Arawa Ave
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
Heritage Bungalow renovation project. The entire internal structure was removed and rebuilt including a new upper floor and roofline. The existing carport was replaced with a new double garage, art studio and yoga room separated from the house by a private courtyard beautifully landscaped by Suzanne Turley. Internally the house is finished in a palette of natural stone, brass fixings, black steel shelving, warm wall colours and rich brown timber flooring. Photography by Jackie Meiring Photography
Modern Hampton's Influenced Family Home
Modern Hampton's Influenced Family Home
Centric SpacesCentric Spaces
What was originally designed as one room, the laundry has now been designed with two functions - a mud room and laundry room. The existing layout, a 'sea of cupboards' was re-worked to include concealed pull out laundry baskets/bins, a low bench seat with shoe storage below and pigeon holes located above with an integrated clothes drying rail. A full height cupboard was also added for storing essentials such as brooms & ironing boards. An additional double power outlet was incorporated for charging items such as vacuum cleaners.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Kitchens Plus MT LLCKitchens Plus MT LLC
White laundry with hanging rail
White laundry with hanging rail
ImprovaImprova
HillSide House- Mill Valley
HillSide House- Mill Valley
Jim ZackJim Zack
Keeney + Law
Olympus Cove Remodel
Olympus Cove Remodel
UserUser
Amy Tibbals City Home Collective
Kew Whole House
Kew Whole House
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Illawong Buderim
Illawong Buderim
G&M Craftsman CabinetsG&M Craftsman Cabinets
Trout Court Residence
Trout Court Residence
CGU HomesCGU Homes
Laundry Room - Custom Modular Modern Alpine Home
Laundry Room - Custom Modular Modern Alpine Home
Stratford Building CorporationStratford Building Corporation
Woods Modern Farmhouse
Woods Modern Farmhouse
Hines Homes, LLCHines Homes, LLC
Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel
Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, It is very likely that function is the key motivator behind a bathroom makeover. It could be too small, dated, or just not working. Here we recreated the primary bath by borrowing space from an adjacent laundry room and hall bath. The new design delivers a spacious bathroom suite with the bonus of improved laundry storage.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Innovative Cabinets & ClosetsInnovative Cabinets & Closets
Utility room and spice kitchen
Utility room and spice kitchen
Lima KitchensLima Kitchens
This utility room also compromises as a second kitchen as this large family often entertain large numbers. This space is great to leave sauces simmering, dough proving and keeping the mess contained!
Sinlea Vibe
Sinlea Vibe
Etched InteriorsEtched Interiors
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Lonsdale Flooring Ltd.Lonsdale Flooring Ltd.
View Ridge Modern
View Ridge Modern
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
Stepping into this bright modern home in Seattle we hope you get a bit of that mid century feel. The kitchen and baths have a flat panel cabinet design to achieve a clean look. Throughout the home we have oak flooring and casing for the windows. Some focal points we are excited for you to see; organic wrought iron custom floating staircase, floating bathroom cabinets, herb garden and grow wall, outdoor pool/hot tub and an elevator for this 3 story home. Photographer: Layne Feedle

Large Modern Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed modern utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your modern utility design.

What do I need in my modern utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my modern utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some modern utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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